Camping on the Track

Camping

There are six Department of Conservation (DOC) managed, ‘self-registration’ campsites on the track, each with toilets and water supply. There are no cooking facilities at the campsites; you need to carry your own cooker. Avoid disposing of food scraps around the campsites as this causes visible pollution and attracts vermin. Remember there are no rubbish facilities: please take your rubbish back out with you.

DOC Campsites on the Queen Charlotte Track must be booked throughout the entire year. To secure your spot, make your booking in advance using the online booking system. Book online.

Campsites

In addition to DOC campsites, there are privately operated camping areas located along or close to the track. Facilities, locations, and access vary. Some private sites may not be clearly signposted, and their access tracks can be narrow, steep, or slippery in wet conditions. When booking, ensure you receive clear directions and any important access information.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) operate campsites within the Queen Charlotte Track. These are basic non-powered sites. Check individual listings for more detail.

DOC Campsites	Water taxi stop	Time/distance from main track	Approx. number of tent sites	Cooking Shelter	Approx. altitude above sea level
Schoolhouse Bay	Yes	On the Track	6	No	5m
Camp Bay	Yes	On the Track	20	Yes	5m
Bay of Many Coves	No	On the Track	6	Yes	305m
Black Rock	No	On the Track	4	Yes	260m
Cowshed Bay	No	10 min/1 km	30	No	5m
Mistletoe Bay (private)*	Yes	15 min/1.2 km	20	Yes	5m
Umungata (Davies Bay)	No	2 min/100 m	25	Yes	1m

•  * Private, on land administered by DOC.
• Toilets provided at all campsites.
• Water generally available at all campsites. It should be treated, boiled or filtered, and used sparingly.
  Note: In dry weather water may run out.
• No fires at all times anywhere along the track.